For men in their 30s: Heart-touching breakup songs—masterpieces that can move grown men to tears
When you go through a heartbreak, it can feel like there’s a gaping hole in your heart.
Even as you’re swept up in work and everyday life, many of you may find your chest tightening in unexpected moments.
At times like these, when you just want to fully sink into the feeling, heartbreak songs that seep into your soul can be a comforting companion.
In this article, we’ll introduce songs that gently portray emotions like sadness, regret, and lingering attachment.
On nights when you can’t sort out your feelings, try pressing play softly.
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For Men in Their 30s: Heartfelt Breakup Songs. Timeless Classics That Make Grown Men Tear Up (101–110)
I love you, but I can’t love you.AAA
This is a hit song by AAA, a music performance group popular among younger generations.
It’s a heartbreak song that, from a male perspective, expresses the frustration and regret of not being able to convey his feelings despite his true emotions.
It’s a breakup song for men.
HOWEVERGLAY
This is a hit song by GLAY, one of Japan’s leading visual kei rock bands.
The song expresses the frustration of being unable to convey your feelings to someone you love.
Although it’s a heartbreak song from a male perspective, it’s a cool track, so why not give it a listen?
StarmineLUNKHEAD
It’s a light, upbeat song whose rhythm and sound evoke a summer festival, yet the lyrics convey a certain loneliness and bittersweetness.
It makes me think, “This is how I feel when I go somewhere lively after a breakup.”
She’s out of My LifeMichael Jackson
This one is also a complete heartbreak song.
The lyrics are about how unbearably painful and suffocating it is to be heartbroken.
Michael’s clear, translucent voice makes it sound all the more heartrending.
N pole and N poleNICO Touches the Walls
Set to an upbeat melody, this breakup song likens a man and woman—so similar yet repelling each other—to the relationship between the N pole and N pole of a magnet.
For Men in Their 30s: Heartfelt Breakup Songs. Timeless Classics That Make Grown Men Tear Up (111–120)
I Remember YouSkid Row
It’s a song that feels like you just can’t forget someone after a breakup.
The bold, era-specific sound and the weeping guitar will wipe away your tears.
SaudadePorunogurafiti
It’s one of the signature songs by Porno Graffitti, a rock band that’s highly popular across a wide range of generations.
The song’s theme is a romance between a man and a woman that fades away despite their love, and men who have experienced heartbreak will likely find much to relate to.
Please give it a listen.